AUCKLAND RACING CLUB’S SUMMER MEETING.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume VII, Issue 337, 7 January 1897, Page 11

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB’S SUMMER MEETING.

Second Day (Friday, January 1). Weather fine and the attendance large. Results : — Glasgow Handicap of 100 sovs; second horse 10 sovs out of the stake. Seven furlongs. 367 Mr F. Macmanemin’s ch m Doris, by St. Leger—Ophelia, syrs, 8.2, Smith 1 161 Mr Koss Heaton’s blk f Quickfire, 3yrs, 6.7, Castleton ... ... ... 2 202 Mr J. Livingstone’s b m Lillie, syrs, 7.2, Perry ... ... ... ... 3 Other starter —350 Solitaire, 8.9, Moore. Won by three lengths, the same distance dividing second and third. Time, Imin 29Jsec. Dividend, £2 7s. New Year’s Handicap Hurdle Race of 110 sovs ; second horse 10 sovs out of the stake. Two miles. 666 Mr R. H. Skipwith’s b g St. Simon, by St. Leger — Winnie, 4yrs, 11.12, Fergus ... ... ... ... 1 108 Mr N. Dickey’s b g Sterling, syrs, 9.0, Pennell ... ... ... ... 2 182 Mr John Rae’s b g Levanter, aged, 11.5, Rae ... ... ... ... ... 3 Other starters —595 Dummy, 11.5, Johnstone; 187 Aughadowey, 9.10, Hall ; 44 Belvidere, 9.4, Morrigan ; 52 Warrigal, 9.3, Burns ; 65 Gipsy Prince, 9.0, Wright. Won by two lengths, ten lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 56sec. Dividend, £2 Ils. Great Northern Derby of 500 sovs ; second horse 50 sovs, and third horse 25 sovs from the stake. Colts 8.10, fillies and geldings 8.5. One mile and a half. 538 Mr A. E. Byers’ eh c Nestor, by St. Leger—Tamora, 8.10, J. Perry) ... 1 846 Mr J. Chaafe’s b c St. Paul, by St. Leger Satanella, 8.10, J. Chaafe ... ... 2 509 Mr S. H. Gollan’s ch g Tire, by Medallion — Florence McCarthy, 8.5, S. Lindsay ... ... ... ... 3 579 Hon. J. D. Ormond’s ch c Dauntless, by Dreadnought — Orientale, 8.10, Moore... ... ... ... ... 0 278 Mi* T. Morrin’s b c Daystar, by Castor Cissy, 7.10, P. White ... 0

Won by a length, half a dozen lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 40sec. Dividend, £4 12s. The following is the winning table : —

Midsummer Handicap of 200 sovs ; second horse 25 sovs, and third horse 10 sovs from the stake. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 705 Mr G. G. Stead’s ch c Gold Medallist, by Medallion —Corolla, 9.10, Derrett 1 156 Mr T. Morrin’s ch f St. Evelyn, 8.7, Taylor ... ... ... ... 2 54 Mr G. S. Budge’s b c Canopus, 6.10, Castleton ... ... ... ... 3 Other starters —88 Coronet, 9.3, Creamer ; T 7 Miss Rose, 8.10, P. White; 39 St. Crispin, 8.7, Smith ; 140 Defiant, 8.5, Lindsay; 78 Picklook, 7.8, Gall; 103 Miss Anna, 7.3, Duff; 122 Doneraile, 6.12, Walker ; 9 Blaircarrig, 7.1 (inc. 31b over), Neville; 187 Cuiralba, 6.10, Sceates; 30 Brilliant, 6.9, Whitehouse; 6 Bouquet, 6.7, Barlow ; 62 Castoiia, 6.7, Jellinge. Won by half a dozen lengths, a neck between second and third. Time, Imin 3ssec. Dividend, £2 7s. County Handicap of 100 sovs; second horse 10 sovs from the stake. For three-year-olds and upwards. Six furlongs. 850 Mr F. Macmanemin’s ch m Doris, by St. Leger—Ophelia, syrs, 8.4, Smith ... f 341 Mr J. C. Booth’s ch g Rex, by St. Leger —Jessie, 4yrs, 6.7, Walker ... ... + 178 Mr J. Chaafe’s b c St. Elmo, 3yrs, 8.0.. Chaafe ... ... ... ... 3 Other starters —90 Miss Nelson, 4yrs, 7.11, Davis ; 208 Lady Cuisine, 3yrs, 7.6, Perry; 67 Porangi Potae, 3yrs, 6.7, A. White. A dead heat, and the owners agreed to divide. Time, Imin 16£sec. Dividends — Doris Rex £2 ss. Auckland Racing Club Handicap of 300 sovs; second horse 30 sovs, and third horse 10 sovs from the stake. One mile and a half. 452 Mr F. Watson’s ch m St. Laura, by St. Leger — Miss Laura, 6yrs, 8.3, Creamer ... ... ... ... 1 1143 Mrs J. Lennard’s br h Fabulist, by Fabulous —Inisthona, 4yrs, 8.12, McTaggart ... ... ... ... 2 58 Mr J. Kean’s ch h Pegasus, by Nelson —Tenambra, 6yrs 7.7 (inc. 41b over), F. Davis ... ... ... ... 3 389 Mr G. Wright’s b g Panoply, 6yrs, 7.11, P. White ... ... ... 0 400 Mr D. McKinnon’s b h Haria, syrs, 7.8, Gall 0 161 Hon. J. D. Ormond’s ch g Mars, 6yrs, 7.0, A. White ... ... ... 0 65 Mr J. Chaafe’s br c Antares, 3yrs, 6.9, Sid. Chaafe ... ... ... ... 0 67 Mr T. B. Bell’s br m Mantle, 4yrs, 6.9, Skeats... ... ... ... ... 0 42 Mr Koss Heaton’s blk f Quickfire, 3yrs, 6.7, Barlow ... ... ... ... 0 Won by two lengths, two lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 39sec. Dividend, £5 12s.

Pony Handicap of 80 sovs ; second pony 10 sovs, and third pony 5 sovs from the stake. Six furlongs. 504 Mr J. Livingstone’s b m Fair Nell, by Cap-a-pie — Fishplate, 3yrs, 8.3, Perry ... ... ... ... ... 1 116 Mr D. McGarvey’s b c St. Owen, 3yrs, 7.0, Hall 2 348 Mr H. H. Hayr’s blk g Napoleon, 3yrs, 8.5, Smith ... ... ... ... 3 Other starters —85 Archduke, 9.11, Stewart; 268 Pororua, 8.12, Creamer; 158 Purvoke, 7-11, Chaafe ; 106 Bob, 7.7, McKee ; 81 Lena, 7.0, A. White; 118 Arquebus, 6.11, Castleton; 25 Partan Jeannie, 6.7, S. Chaafe. Won by a neck, half a length between second and third. Time, Imin 19sec. Dividend, £3 4s. Maiden Handicap of 100 sovs ; second horse 10 sovs from the stake. One mile. 234 Mr J. Thorpe’s br h Webley, by Hotchkiss—Fairy Q.ueen, syrs, 8.6, Davis 1 197 Mr D. McKinnon’s br m Lufra, syrs, 7.5, Gall 2 124 Mr T. D. O’Toole’s b g Admiral Hawke, 3yrs, 7.4, Walker ... ... ... 3 Other starters—l 26 Retaliation, 8.11, Morrigan ; 714 Edith Cureton, 8.2, Taylor; 85 The Sharper, 7.6, Duff; 28 Swordfish, 7.0, Whitehouse ; 121 Alf, 7.0, Castleton ; 147 Merry Maid, 7.0, Holmes ; 69 Uhlan, 7.0, Hall. Won by two lengths, a length between second and third. Time, Imin 44|sec. Dividend, £7 Is. Third Day—Saturday, January 2. The weather was again fine and the attendance large. Results : — Ascot Handicap of 100 sovs; second horse 10 sovs from the stake. For three-year-olds and upwards. One mile. 37 Mr Koss Heaton’s blk f Quickfire, by Carbine—Hestia, 3yrs, 6.7, Castleton ... ... ... ... ... 1 82 Mr J. Thorpe’s br h Webley, syrs, 8.10, Davis ... ... ... ... ... 2 205 Mr J. Marshall’s ch g Markincb, 6yrs, 7.10, Sceates ... ... 3

Other starters —189 Lady Marion, syr&, 7.9, Perry ; 85 Edith Cureton, 3yrs, 7.6, Buchanan; 39 Dummy, 6yrs, 7.5, Hall; 57 Lufra, syrs, 7.5, Gall; 28 Antares, 3yrs, 7.2, S. Chaafe. Won by a length, the same distance between second and third. Time, Imin 42jsec. Dividend, £l7 Bs. Sylvia Handicap of 109 sovs; second horse 10 sovs from the stake. For two-year-olds. Six furlongs. , tv n 4354 Hon. J. D. Ormond s ch c Defiant, by Dreadnought —Legacy, 8.3, Lindsay 1 158 Mr G. S. Budge’s b c Canopus, 6.11, Castleton .A" , h'h 2 31 Mr D. McKinnon’s ch g Picklock, 7.7, Gall ••• - t 213 Mr R. Burke’s br f Miss Anna, 7.5, Duff ••• + Other starters —282 St. Evelyn, 8.11, P. White; 183 Miss Rose, 8.9, Creamer ; 76 Volcano, 8.0, Stewart; 22 Knight of Athol, 6.12, Sceates ; 84 The Owl, 7.0 (inc. 41b over). Perry; 123 Doneraile. 6.9, M alker; 35 Castoria, 6.7, Jellings. Won by three lengths, a dead heat for third place. Time, Imin 18sec. Dividend, £3 19s. Grandstand Handicap of 150 sovs; second horse 20 sovs from the stake.. One mile and a quarter. 498 Mrs J. Lennard’s br h Fabulist, by Fabulous Inisthona, 4yrs, 9.6, McTaggart ... ... ... ••• 1 400 Hon. J. D. Ormond’s ch g Mars, 6yrs, 7.2, A. White ... ... ••• 2 87 Mr T. B. Bell’s br m Mantle, 4yrs, 7.0, Other starters —825 St. Laura, 6yrs, 9.5, Creamer; 132 Folly, aged, 8.3, Quinton ; 84 Haria, syrs, 7.10, Gall; 132 Panoply, 6yrs, 7.7, Satman; 122 Pegasus, 6yrs, 7.0, Jellings; 70 Donovan, syrs, 6.10, Castleton; 15 Merry Maid, 4yrs, 6.7, Holmes ; 80 Admiral Hawke, 3yrs, 6.7, Walker. Won by a length, a similar distance between second and third. Time, 2min llsec. Dividend, £4 Bs. Auckland Steeplechase Handicap of 250 sovs; second horse 30 sovs and third horse 10 sovs from the stake. About three miles and a half. 660 Mr John Rae’s b g Levanter, by Captivator —Steel All, aged, 11.9, owner 1 132 Mr E. D. O’Rorke’s b g Kingswood, aged, 10.2, Moore ... ... ... 2 1080 Mr R. H. Skipwith’s b g St. Simon, 4yrs, 10.0, Fergus ... ... ... 3 413 Mr R. Burke’s b g Bombardier, aged, 11.9, D. Morrigan (fell) ... ... 0 93 Miss Roberts’ b m Molly Hawk, aged, 9.9, F. Burns.'.. ... ... ••• 0 272 Mr H. T. Gorrie’s blk g Mozel, aged, 9.7, W. Woodfield ... ... ... 0 26 Mr J. Sarah’s b g Clarence, aged, 9.7, Davidson (ran off) ... ... ... 0 Won by a length, three lengths between second and third. Time, Bmin 51sec. Dividend, £3 13s. The following is the winning table : —

Newmarket Handicap of 200 sovs; second horse 25 sovs, and third horse 10 sovs from the stake; Six furlongs.41 Mr A. Standish’s, b h Donovan, by The Dauphin—Witiora, syrs, 6.10 (inc. 11b over), Castleton ... ... ... 1 235 Mr J. C. Booth’s ch g Rex, 4yrs, 7.0, Walker ... ... ... ••• t 25 Mr J. Marshall’s ch g Markinch, 6yrs, 7.10, Skeats ... + Other starters —346 St. Clements, 10.6, Smith ; 100 Fabulist, 10.3 (inc. 51b penalty), McTaggart; 83 Doris, 8.10, Stew’art ; 160 Solitaire, 8.0, A. White ; 64 St. Elmo, 7.12, Lindsay. Won by a length, a dead heat for second place. Time, Imin 16sec. Dividend, £23 2s. Pony Handicap Hurdle Race of 70 sovs; second horse 10 sovs, and third horse 5 sovs from the stake. One mile and a half. 512 Mr J. Morrison’s br g Libeller, by Cap-a-pie, aged, 10.11, Pennell ... ... 1 415 Mr 0. Clarke’s ch m Pororua, aged, 11.0, Sinton (fell) ... ... ... ... 0 496 Mr P. Jones’ b g Bob, 6yrs, 10.5, Fergus (fell) ... ••• 0 Libeller came home alone. Time, 3min 12sec. Dividend, £2 10s. The Royal Stakes of 500 sovs; second horse 20per cent., and third horse 10 per cent, from the stake. Six furlongs. 1511 Mr G. G. Stead’s eh c Gold Medallist, by Medallion — Corolla, 2yrs, 7.3 (inc. 51b penalty), S. Lindsay ... 1 262 Mr J. Chaafe’s b c St. Paul, by St. Leger — Satanella, 3yrs, 8.11 (inc. 51b penalty), Chaafe ... ... 2 243 Hon. J. D. Ormond’s ch c Sir Launcelot, by Dreadnought —Idalia, 2yrs, 7.1 (inc. 31b penalty), A. White ... 3 Other staiters—l64 Nestor, 9.2 (inc. 31b over), Perry ; 413 Armilia, 8.8 (inc. 51b penalty), P. Whi'e; 172 Woodstock, 7.5, Satman ; 30 Coronet, 7.1 (inc. 31b penalty), Paul; 31 St. Crispin, 6.10, skeates. Won by a length, two lengths between second

and third. Time, Imin 16jsec. Dividend, £1 13s. Recovery Stakes Handicap of 50 sovs; second horse 10 sovs from the stake. Five furlongs. 132 Mr A. E. Byers’ ch m Miss Nelson, by Nelson — Torment, 4yrs, 7.9, F. Davis ... ... ... ••• ••• 1 133 Mr J. Livingstone’s b f Lady Cuisine, 3yrs, 7.9, McPherson 2 164 Mr J. Beckett’s ch m Lady Marion, syrs, 7.9, Perry 3 Other starters —285 St. Elmo, 7.10, Chaafe ; 139 The Sharper, 7.3, Lindsay ; 110 Admiral Hawke, 7.0, Gall; 95 Decoration, 6.11, Satman; 157 Anniversary, 6.11, Holmes; 11 Oruba, 6.7, Hall; 55 Alf, 6.7, Castleton. Won by a length, half a length between second and third. Time, Imin 4sec. Dividend, £8 14s.

The Derby Stakes, 1} Mile. Yea* Winner Sire. Rider. Tim® 1875 Ariel Dainty Ariel R. Thorpe —— 1876 Toi Diomedes ... Lyford ... —• 1877 Danebury Traducer R. Ray ... —— 187S Venus Transit Sledmere French ... —— 1879 Omega Sledmere Laing 3 8} 1880 Libeller Traducer French ... —— 1S81 Tim Whiffler Tim Whiffier, S Wattie ... 2 561 t- ; 2 .Fitz Hercules Yattendon ... Wattie ... 3 81 1SS3 Welcome .Jack Traducer Butler 3 9 1884 Nelson King Cole ... Wattie ... 2 60 1885 Tigredia Leoliuus C. findings 2 48 1886 Foul Shot Musket T. Taylor 2 40} 1887 Disowned Albany Derritt ... 2 43 I '■’■4 Sextant R. Crusoe ... Clifford ... 2 46 Cuirassier ... Musket J. Kean ... 2 40} i '0 Tirailleur Musket Thompson 2 44} 1891 Medallion Nordenfeldt... Clifford ... 2 55} 1892 Monon Captivator ... Clifford ... 2 16 1893 St. Hippo St. Leger Gallagher 2 46 1891 Loyal tv St. George ... Cusdin ... 2 40} 1895 jStepfe'dt Nordenfeldt... Gallagher 2 51 1896 Fabulist Fabulous Taylor 2 39} 1897 Nestor St. Leger ... Perry 2 40

AUCKLAND STEEPLECHA SE. About. Miles. Year. Winner. A. wt. Rider. Time 1875 Rarer a 11 5 D. Munn ... —— 1876 Auckland Kate a 11 9 Meurant ... —— 1877 Perfume a 10 7 Hodson — 1878 Perfume a 12 4 Hodson — 1879 The A gent ... 5 12 7 Hankins ... 10 53 1880 Lone Hand ... a 13 0 McCoy — 1881 The Agent ... a 12 6 J. Rae 11 IS 1882 King Don ... a 11 0 Higgle — 1883 Canard 5 11 2 H. Lunn 8 57 1884 Chandler a 10 12 J. Rae 9 25 1885 Linwood a 9 7 Sheerian 9 36 1886 Alaric a 10 5 J. Rae 9 10$ 1887 Falcon . . a 10 0 J. Rae 8 47 1888 Uranus 6 10 0 Frewin 8 42 1889 Recruit a 9 0 Pearson . 8 36 1890 Orangemen .. a 12 0 Owner 8 58$ 1891 Orlando a 12 5 Monaghan . 8 59 1892 Sentinel a 11 8 C. Weal 59 1893 Mangere a 10 7 Collins 9 30 1S94 Despised a 11 11 A. Williams 8 47 1895 Roscius a 12 0 Alexander ... 8 38 1896 Tiritea a 11 12 Redmond ... 8 36 1897 Levanter a 11 9 J. Rae 8 51